For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,412 students in Santee, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Santee, CA are Santana High School, West Hills High School and Learning Choice Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santee, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Santee have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Santee, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Santana High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Santee, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santana High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9915 North Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0211
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0211
Grades: 9-12
| 1,712 students
Rank: #22.
West Hills High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8756 Mast Blvd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0400
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,515 students
Rank: #33.
Learning Choice Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
Santee, CA 92071
(858) 536-8388
Santee, CA 92071
(858) 536-8388
Grades: K-12
| 185 students
Santee, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10445 Mission Gorge Rd.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5300
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5300
Grades: K-8
| 559 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Santee, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Santee, CA include Santana High School, West Hills High School and Learning Choice Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Santee?
3 public high schools are located in Santee.
What is the racial composition of students in Santee?
Santee public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Santee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Santee include: Santana High School vs. West Hills High School, West Hills High School vs. Santana High School
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